by NOVA Probiotics @ NOVA Probiotics

Sat Jun 14 18:55:23 PDT 2014

Prebiotics are non-digestible soluble fibers that stimulate the growth and multiplication of the beneficial bacteria in the gut. They are mainly used to fuel the probiotics and ease bowel movements. However, prebiotics have many other good characteristics, which explains why NOVA has prebiotic included in each of its formula: They work as anti-carcinogens: When...

by Kathy Hartwig @ Equine Challenge Supplements

Mon May 01 20:14:51 PDT 2017

May 2017 Newsletter. Comparing mineral types, does my horse need probiotics? I often receive emails or calls wanting or requesting a comparative analysis between Equine Challenge and the current product a potential customer is using. As an example, some will want to know how much copper is in Equine Challenge? It is easy to say …”there is 50 mg of ZinPro Amino Acid copper in a 4 oz serving of the Equine Challenge Grass”. ​ The difficulty begins when one realizes that 50 mg of ZinPro Amina Acid Complex is much different than 50 mg of Copper Oxide, different once again from 50 mg Copper Sulfate and different once again with 50 mg of a Copper chelation. The reason is the degree or level of Bioavailability of these 4 forms of Copper. ​ Copper oxide is by far the most common form of copper used in horse feed/supplements. It is also by far the least bioavailable to your horses and is the very cheapest which is why it is so commonly used. ​ Copper Sulfate is widely used in horse feed/supplements, it is a bit more expensive and it is more bioavailable than copper oxide and has a tendency to make the Ph of the horse a bit more acidic. ​ Copper chelation has a good bioavailability relative to both the copper oxide and copper sulfate and as one might imagine it is more expensive than the oxide and sulfate forms of copper. ​ ZinPro Amino Acid copper is very highly bioavailable and as one might expect it is not cheap or inexpensive. ​ If the point of buying mineral supplement is to maximize the amount of copper absorbed by your horse with out taxing the Organ Reserve of your horse unnecessarily, then using a ZinPro Amina Acid Complex Copper would be a wise choice. ​ If on the other hand you want to make a mineral fortified manure or urine by taxing the Organ Reserve of your horse processing a mineral form which is very difficult to absorb effectively, this would not be a wise choice for your horses. ​ Train your eye to see more than just zinc, copper, manganese, etc… You want your eye to know the difference between the forms of minerals you feed your horse or horses, it is a Difference with a HUGE Distinction! ​ Oxides – Most common, least bioavailable to your horse, least expensive. ​ Sulfates – Widely used in horse feed, more expensive and more bioavailable than oxides, can make the PH of the horse a bit more acidic. ​ Chelations – Good bioavailability, a bit more expensive than the oxides and sulfates. ​ Amino Acid Complexes – Highly bioavailable to the horse and is not cheap or inexpensive. ​ Hopefully, it is more clear why trying to compare amounts of ingredients such as minerals can be difficult insofar as you might be comparing apples to ping pong balls. ​ ​ ​ ​Another common question is regarding the use of probiotics. The horse is a hind gut fermentor which means the vast majority of his food is broken down or digested in the hind gut by bacteria. This means if the horse does not have sufficient bacteria in his hind gut (cecum), his digestion is going to be less than ideal. If the gut environment is such that this bacteria or “bugs” are destroyed, such as when using antibiotics, steroids, wormers, vaccinations, etc…. or if the horse is stressed due to injury, depression disease, poor living conditions, not enough feed, poor quality feed…then the need for increased probiotics or bacteria would be necessary. ​ ​All of the Equine Challenge forage specific Vitamins and Minerals contain a 7 strain viable probiotic package. If you are feeding any of these forage specific supplements your horse is receiving this 7 strain probiotic package with each ounce of product used so you might ask when do you need to ADD Equine Challenge Probiotic or Equine Challenge Probiotic Blast to your horses feeding program. ​ As previously discussed, when bugs are destroyed with the use of antibiotics, steroids, vaccinations, wormers, etc…that is when you would want to add Equine Challenge Probiotic or Equine Challenge Probiotic Blast in addition to your Equine Challenge Vitamin & Minerals forage specific supplements. In addition, if your horse is injured, depressed, has a hay belly or if you are bringing on a rescue horse, this would also be a good time to increase the probiotics to your horse. ​ What physical signs and symptom would indicate a need for probiotics? There are many indicators of a need for increased probiotic use. It can be as simple as a hay or grass belly. A more telling indicator would be diarrhea or scours. Horses with a very poor overall appearance, eyes are not bright, lack of energy, loss of vim and vigor, allegic reactions ….. these are all indicators of a poor or lacking immune response. If you think your horse could use more probiotics, you are probably correct. Giving your hind gut fermentor more pro bacteria can never be a mistake. ​ Across the United States there are certain organisms such as Potomic Fever, Pigeon Fever, Strangles, etc….which become active during certain months of the year. This would be a perfect example of when you might want to increase your horse’s immune system with increased probiotic use. ​If you hear there are any of these type diseases happening in your area, it might be a good idea to bump up the use of probiotics. This is not a 100% guaranteed prevention of your horse not becoming sick but it is a reasonable pro active response to a known pathogen in your area. The game of “woulda, coulda, shoulda” can be expensive and heart wrenching. ​ ​​ Thank you for choosing Equine Challenge Supplements! ​ ​ Kathy Hartwig ​ Mackie Hartwig, D.C. ​ “You’re never wrong when you do the right thing”

by Jini @ Listen To Your Horse

Fri Nov 17 14:39:58 PST 2017

We talk a lot about ‘listening to your horse’ but what does that actually look/feel like, in real life? How do you know you’re actually hearing your horse, and not just making stuff up? And what happens to our horsesRead More

by sayo @ Excel Supplements

Tue Aug 18 22:08:16 PDT 2015

Brian’s natural talent as a horseman became apparent at a young age and he excelled in NRHA youth competition. In 1989 he was the recipient of NRHA 1st Youth Incentive Award based on points won. In 1990 he rode Cee Tina Step to the first of his many world championships, winning the NRHA Youth… Read More

At the barn where my daughter rides we seem to be in the thick of abscess season. I have a few clients whose horses are suffering the same affliction too. Abscesses are one of the most common causes of acute lameness in horses, especially during...

by David Ramey @ David Ramey, DVM

Mon Jan 29 07:32:57 PST 2018

Medicine is always on the search for, “New and Improved.” I only bring this up because there’s a relatively new player in the, “Easy to give pain reliever” market for horses. The generic name of the drug is firocoxcib, but it’s sold – in a paste or a pill – by the trade name of […]

by Kesia @ Listen To Your Horse

Fri Dec 22 22:11:21 PST 2017

In a reciprocal relationship, there is no need for leadership. – from Equus Lost I believe the biggest, brightest truths are already within us, born in the folds of our brains and the flesh of our hearts and left thereRead More

by @ Probiotics Belaw

Sun Jan 07 13:45:13 PST 2018

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by khinkson @ Techna Vet

Mon Jun 27 21:46:55 PDT 2016

Galozyme® Equine Sport I was fortunate enough to run across this product three years ago while showing in Canada. I've been using it on all my horses from foals to grand prix horses with great success. Galozyme® sets apart from other probiotics. It's satisfying to know I'm using the best product for my horses. Karen Cudmore Heartland Farms

Probiotics or direct-fed-microbials (DFM’s) are living microorganisms typically bacteria or yeasts that when administered in adequate amounts, provide some benefit to the recipient. Typically they are beneficial bacteria that already exist in the digestive tract. Their use may be beneficial for horses displaying signs of...

by Kathy Hartwig @ Equine Challenge Supplements

Tue Sep 01 17:35:21 PDT 2015

August/September 2015 Newsletter. Fall Transition Colic, Winter Hard Keepers, Reading Feed Tag Labels, Natural & Artificial Flavoring Fall is in the air! That being said……many horses will colic or find themselves in a Pre-colic situation in the Fall Transition. Prevention…Colic can be caused by many different factors. During Fall and Winter, weather plays a major role. As the temperature swings can result in frozen or ice-covered water. This can result in horses drinking less water. At this time of year some horses are also shifting from a high moisture diet (grass) to a low moisture diet (dried hay). Make sure your horses have water available as sometimes the water may freeze during the night and not melt until late morning. Also alway keep a white salt block close by the water buckets to encourage water consumption. Paying attention now will help you prevent impaction colic from developing as a result of diet and weather changes and the lack of water intake. Many horses in the colder regions have problems holding their weight during the colder months. If you own a “hard keeper” keep the following in mind. Horses need whole nutrition! Feeding hollow calories or food which is digested very quickly such as processed food which is generally byproduct waste is NOT a good thing! Processed food is digested very quickly and the horse must deal metabolically with all the carbs or sugar very quickly, RIGHT now! Whole nutrition is digested much slower and will not be completely digested, the horse now has time to metabolically adjust to the nutritional onslaught especially where sugar or carbs are concerned. Fatty acids and soluble fiber will slow the release of glucose into the horse’s blood stream. Feed that has been stabilized in order to keep it from going rancid is a “DEAD” food. All the natural enzymes have been destroyed and will cause more organ stress than natural whole foods. Please visit Equinechallengeir to read on processed feeds and byproduct waste. If you have a horse in need of weight gain, please visit the Weepago Diet page for help in putting and keeping weight on your hard keepers. ​Each horse is an individual and should be treated as such, and I encourage all our Equine Challenge™ customers to contact me if one of their horses is not doing as well as another of their horses doing exactly the same thing. How to read and Discern a Feed Tag. Most of the time these feed tags are designed to be confusing and virtually impossible to decipher with great intention. Let’s make it a bit easier to figure out. The first ingredient is the most by volume and the last is the least by volume. So, if the first 5-7 ingredients are byproduct waste, ignore the clever text and pretty colors on the bag and just Walk Away. \ If the minerals are in the Oxide form, know oxides are the cheapest form of minerals the least bio-available to your horse. So, if your goal is not to produce a mineral fortified urine and manure, then just Walk Away! If the clever text on the bag tells you that this particular feed contains Probiotics for the thriving gut of your horse, and the tag indicates that most all the probiotic are Extracts, know that Extracts can not reproduce themselves, can not manufacture B-Vitamins, produce Antibodies or Co-factors and more, just Walk Away. If the Probiotics are reported as Viable but the feed is in pellet form, recognize the viable probiotic were killed while being extruded into a pellet due to heat, so if it is not your goal to feed dead probiotic to your horse, just Walk Away! If you see any Soy bean byproducts in our horse’s feed, do not just Walk Away…in this case, Run Away! If you see the use of processed oils, remember oils are needed especially if it is a loose feed to keep the dust factor down and mineral oil is used to minimize the possibility of impaction. Why does your DVM use mineral oil if your horse has a potential gut problem? If you can not think of a reason why horses can not find a fountain of processed oil (corn, flax, canola, mineral, soy, vegetable) in all of horsedom, then just ….Walk away. If you can buy a 50 pound bag of feed which reports to be a “Complete” feed and it costs $8.00, it is obviously too good to be true, just Walk Away, you should not be thinking “WOW, What a great deal!” Know that every one along the line has made a profit on this product except your horse. Someone must ship in all this byproduct waste, the bag must be manufactured, the printing be put on the bag, the cheap and virtually worthless, vitamins, minerals, and feed grade molasses have to be added, it may have been put through a pelletizing machine, the bags must be shipped to the warehouse, then to the feed store, and you get this great deal for only $8.00………………..”Please just Walk Away. If you can buy a 50 pound bag of feed for $25 – $35 dollars the same forementioned “Complete feed” will apply but there are greater over head considerations at hand. The bag is glossy, the text is much more clever, the advertising and marketing of this feed on RFD, the glossy horse magazines, the banners at the horse shows and the high money endorsing horse legends, the shipping and storing of this product, the Company Reps who show up and put on a horse and pony show…….all of this costs a bit more and of course the profit margin needs to be a bit higher…..just Walk Away. Walk over and spend $10 – $13 for the 50 pound bag of Whole oats, your horse will thank you. This feed tag will be so very easy to read ……….”Recleaned Whole Oats”. Keep it Simple! We from time to time we are asked to define what is meant by the terms Natural and Artificial Flavoring. We are also from time to time asked why the need to use artifical flavoring in Equine Challenge. First I will address Natural flavoring because it is the easiest. Natural flavoring

by rivhorse @ Rivas Remedies

Thu Jul 28 11:00:50 PDT 2016

“Big Mama” is 24 years old and a retired reining horse. She was moving pretty slow and would do the shuffle turn. Her breathing was pretty raspy too. So a little while ago I asked Marijke about any recommendations she might have for my older mare to get her up and going again. Marijke recommended ...

by noreply@blogger.com (Patti Woodbury-Kuvik) @ Desert Equine Balance

What does it take to go one hundred miles in twenty four hours or less, with temperatures above 100 - and then be judged "fit to continue"?

Dedication, training, conditioning, good hoof care and a great foundation diet!

The top endurance horses in the U.S. go on and on. We see them year after year - healthy, sound whether barefoot and booted or shod, with lots of reserve. What they were fed three or six months ago can make the difference between winning the Tevis or Haggin cups or not making those tough last few miles.

Congratulations to Take A Break and rider Rusty Toth on their first place Tevis win. Haggin cup winner Julioslastchance, ridden by Suzanne Hedgecock, was deemed the Top Ten horse "in the most superior physical condition" following the race.

Watch these two amazing horses in action and consider what the right diet, great hoof care and a consistent conditioning program could do for your horse.

by David Ramey @ David Ramey, DVM

Mon Jan 22 07:08:13 PST 2018

They say that there are two kinds of people in life – lumpers and splitters.* Lumpers like to put everything into one box. So, to a lumper, any time that a horse opens his skin, it is just a cut, a wound, a laceration, or a boo-boo, or something like that. Splitters like to break […]

Every 3 months, you find yourself staring at a shelf full of dewormers with more questions than answers. More often than not, you grab for a familiar-sounding wormer such as an ivermectin like Zimectrin®, a fenbendazole like Panacure®, or a moxidectin like Quest®. Although each...

It’s that time of year again: time for giving thanks, sharing time with loved ones, and yes, Black Friday. This year, we decided to compose a list of online Black Friday deals for horse lovers! It’s time to stock up on those horse essentials and find...

by @ Probiotics Belaw

Sun Jan 07 19:23:53 PST 2018

A sluggish liver can lead to serious fatigue weight gain water retention and a host of other health woes. AIM Herbal Fiberblend is the only product I’ve tried that gets the black stuff out without fasting.” Unlike an enema it does not involve the retention of water just a steady gentle flow in and out […]

by NOVA Probiotics @ NOVA Probiotics

Tue Oct 07 09:01:34 PDT 2014

Colic: Colic refers to a very common condition in infants and a great source of stress for parents. Young children with colic may cry for episodes of three hours or more, at least three days in a week. During these fits, the child will be perfectly healthy, he will not be hungry, need changing or want...

by NOVAnimal @ NOVAnimal Probiotics – USA

Thu Oct 16 12:17:57 PDT 2014

Your pet’s gas is not just an unpleasant occurrence it might also be the sign of digestive distress. Mild flatulence in most dogs is common and normal, but when it starts appearing regularly, this can mean your dog or cat’s gastro-intestinal system is upset and unbalanced. Flatulence can cause your animal’s abdomen to bloat, but...

by @ Probiotics Belaw

Sun Jan 07 20:05:01 PST 2018

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Sun Jan 07 14:50:17 PST 2018

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Fri Dec 15 07:45:51 PST 2017

The $118-billion retail food sector in Canada is becoming increasingly fragmented but it still shares one thing in common: a commitment to trust and transparency, a retail food expert told delegates at the recent GrowCanada conference. That has repercussions that trace through the value chain all the way to the farm, John F.T. Scott said. […] Read more

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by Jini @ Listen To Your Horse

Fri Feb 02 23:45:42 PST 2018

I have used this Colic Pump technique effectively on four different horses at various stages of colic. I first came up with this technique when my friend’s horse had a rock hard belly, no gas sounds, not eating or pooping,Read More

by Jini @ Listen To Your Horse

Tue Oct 31 01:50:00 PDT 2017

Join us out in the field for the next installment of trailer play (not training!) where we have no agenda and we simply let the horses be in charge of everything! In fact, my real agenda is to help theRead More

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Wed Oct 25 12:03:21 PDT 2017

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by @ Probiotics Belaw

Sun Jan 07 15:46:37 PST 2018

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by Scott Cieslar @ Mad Barn – Nutrition and Supplements for Horses

Mon Mar 21 17:47:31 PDT 2016

If you’ve read my previous blog, you now have a better understanding of hoof biomechanics. Having a healthy frog is a key component of proper biomechanics and one of the secrets to being able to perform well barefoot. Is poor frog health responsible for lameness? According to the American Farriers Association, 80% of horses would […]

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Sat Nov 07 09:10:13 PST 2015

Gabriel Diano’s passion for horses started early in life, he was raised surrounded by horses in the breathtaking countryside of Uruguay. With guidance from his father Jorge Diano, and grandfather Brigido Diano, Gabriel bought his first horse in 1991. Powered by Ms. Janet Henderson, organizer of equestrian sports in Uruguay, Gabriel began participating in various… Read More

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Minerals Chloride, copper, iodine, iron, sodium, potassium, magnesium, phosphorous and calcium all have an increased requirement for the last trimester. Most hays are high in iron and potassium and the majority of horses are having their requirements met in excess so adding these nutrients to...

by Scott Cieslar @ Mad Barn – Nutrition and Supplements for Horses

Tue Jul 07 05:12:00 PDT 2015

Let’s save the boring stats that every article discussing equine gastric ulcers quotes. If you keep your horse in a stall and/or do any level of training and you are still reading this article, there is an extremely high probability your horse has ulcers. Why? Murray (1994) demonstrated that alternating periods of feeding and withholding […]

As long as your stallion is in good weight and is receiving a balanced diet, supplementing additional vitamins and minerals above requirement has not been conclusively proven to have any positive effect on fertility. However, there is a nutrient that stands out as having a...

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Sun Jan 07 21:04:22 PST 2018

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by Jini @ Listen To Your Horse

Fri Nov 24 21:06:52 PST 2017

Animal communicator Pea Horsley asks an important question: How would our world change if everyone could communicate with animals? If you find yourself skeptical, or wondering if you could possibly learn to communicate telepathically with animals, or even if youRead More

by rivhorse @ Rivas Remedies

Thu Jun 09 10:18:00 PDT 2016

Overweight horses should not consume grass, grain or oils of any kind. This puts them at risk for obesity, insulin resistance, leaky gut and laminitis. NEVER starve a horse to accelerate weight loss. Horses that are fed too little or too infrequently produce a number of stress hormones. These hormones slow down metabolism, halt weight ...

by admin @ Healthy Horses

Wed Jun 01 21:51:11 PDT 2016

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by rivhorse @ Rivas Remedies

Wed Mar 22 13:43:12 PDT 2017

All horses need regular exercise and you cannot rely on them to exercise themselves. Exercise is the single biggest strategy to prevent weight gain and metabolic problems. It also relieves boredom and depression. Always use slow feeders to regulate their intake of hay. We prefer non-rope vinyl which is durable, easy on the mouth and easy ...

by NOVA Probiotics @ NOVA Probiotics

Tue Sep 23 09:43:51 PDT 2014

Most yogurts that are sold in supermarkets today are pasteurized, meaning all the live bacteria originally inside were killed through this process. Yogurts that contain probiotics have these probiotics added to them after pasteurization. Make sure these yogurts always say they contain “live and active cultures”, as probiotics are not efficient when dead. Also,...

Probiotics are widely available for use in animals but quality control of veterinary probiotics has been shown to be poor. The objective of this study was to evaluate the labels and bacterial contents of commercial probiotics marketed for use in animals. ...

by khinkson @ Techna Vet

Wed Jan 04 17:10:24 PST 2017

Galozyme® Equine We have been using Techna Vet equine supplements for two years. In that time our horses have we have seen a substantial improvement in our horses. They look and feel fantastic. They are on the road and competing for several months of the year and they always continue to eat and drink while being hauled and remain focused....

by NOVA Probiotics @ NOVA Probiotics

Thu Oct 30 13:04:03 PDT 2014

The intestinal lining is responsible for this common gastrointestinal disorder. Leaky Gut happens when the intestinal lining is more porous than normal, when large spaces appear in the gut wall allowing substances to leak out of the gut and into the blood stream. In such cases, substances like bacteria, fungi, parasites and partially digested molecules might dissipate through...

by undefined @ Manitoba Co-operatorManitoba Co-operator

Wed Sep 27 12:07:44 PDT 2017

Ringbone is one of the most common forms of arthritis diagnosed in the horse and is a “catch-all” term used to describe an osteoarthritis that afflicts the coffin joint (low ringbone) or the pastern joint (high ringbone). Degeneration of the joint interferes with function, mobility and flexibility of the lower limb and ultimately leads to […] Read more

by rivhorse @ Rivas Remedies

Wed Mar 02 09:30:44 PST 2016

Paige is a 12 year old mustang living in California. Her case was brought to me for an assessment on her general health and wellness. She had quite a good health history except for one episode of sand colic in July 2015 after arriving at the retirement ranch. But she had no other episodes after ...

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by Kathy Hartwig @ Equine Challenge Supplements

Sat Jul 01 20:32:07 PDT 2017

July 2017 Newsletter Maintaining Control Of Your Trailer, When Is It Too Hot To Trailer. Liquid Gas, Runny Burn, & When Is It Too Hot To Ride? I have received several calls in the past few months regarding “Liquid Gas or Runny Burn.” Some of you may be wondering what that is, some of you are all too familiar with it. Liquid Gas or Runny Burn is when your horse lifts its tail and lets out gas but along with the gas a dark liquid is also expelled, running down the backside and legs of your horse. Many horse owners will have the Vet out and run many tests but come up with no definitive answers. There seems to be no rhyme or reason. Some horses are prone to it in the Fall/Winter months while others when it is hot in the Summer. I have a 20 year old QH mare that is having a bout of it right now. This seems to be something that can happen in older horses. Sometimes their gut doesn’t function as well as it should in reabsorbing the water from the manure. It can also be because the horse is not able to chew his forage very well, so the fibers are not as short as they should be. This being said always make sure to keep up to date on having your horse checked by an equine dentist to rule out this cause. Also you can have a fecal check on on the manure to rule out worms and/or parasites as this can be another cause for Liquid Gas or Runny Burn, as well as some types of ulcers. While you are doing these things the number one suggestion is to get your horse on a good Pro/Prebiotic! That being said the supplement of choice is Equine Challenge Probiotic Blast. Give anywhere from 2 – 4 oz. daily until you see improvement. ​The next thing I wanted to talk about is keeping our horses safe while trailering. I see way to many updates on social media about trailering accidents. Some are completely out of our hands, caused by other drivers, others could be avoided. Our horses trust us completely when they step up into the trailer so we need to do everything we possibly can to keep them safe. ​ Below are a few online tips on maintaining control of your vehicle and horse trailer in potentially dangerous situations: ​ • Swaying or Fishtailing: If you should suddenly need to swerve or turn hard, be aware that this can cause a load shift in your trailer. Horses are top-heavy, and their weight will shift during a sudden turn, changing the stability of the trailer. As a result, the trailer may sway or fishtail. To prevent loss of control, it is important to keep forward motion and tension on the hitch. • Stay alert and know how to react properly to swaying or fishtailing: Be sure to apply only the trailer brake and slow down in short pulses. The drag on the trailer will bring it back into alignment with the tow vehicle, thus preventing a jackknife. Once the trailer is under control again, you may apply the brakes on the tow vehicle. Applying the brakes on the tow vehicle before the trailer is under control can result in making a bad situation even worse. • Stopping Suddenly: If a situation arises in which you must stop the tow vehicle suddenly, use your side-view mirrors to make certain that the trailer does not begin to jackknife out of control. If you notice that the trailer is swinging out of its lane, let up on the brakes so that your vehicle’s tires can regain traction. Whatever you do, don’t apply the trailer’s handbrake! If the trailer is going into a jackknife, its brakes are already locked up! Once the tow vehicle has regained its grip on the road, the trailer will begin to follow the vehicle and will straighten out. • Navigating Steep Hills: Always use a lower gear when going up or down steep hills. This reduces stress on your towing vehicle’s engine. When ascending a long uphill grade, keep your speed at 45 mph or less. The slower speed will help prevent overheating of your towing vehicle’s motor. If you feel the trailer pushing you as you descend a hill, apply the trailer’s brakes manually to slow it down. ​Speaking of trailering…How Hot Is Too Hot In Your Horse Trailer? ​ You can stay cool and comfy in the cab of your truck while running the A/C and sipping on cold drinks, but your horse doesn’t have that luxury, unless you have an airconditioned horse trailer! Traveling with your horse in a horse trailer can be dangerous if they become over heated and dehydrated. Here are a few tips to ensure that your horse is safe traveling on these hot summer days. ​ ​• Water & Electrolytes: It is important to make sure your horse is hydrated before they step foot on the trailer. Administer electrolytes the night before and the morning of a big trip. You can also increase your horse’s water intake by wetting his grain mixture. You can add the electrolytes to the feed or give directly in the mouth with the paste type electrolytes. It is not recommended to add to the water as some will give a taste that the horse does not like, therefore the horse will not drink the liquids needed before a long haul. ​ ​• Once you are on the road keep a careful eye on your horse, watching for signs of heat distress such as excessive sweating, flared nostrils and increased respiratory rate. As the heat stress worsens, a horse might stop sweating and become depressed. The gums will appear tacky (not moist) and turn a brighter shade of pink than normal. If you pinch the skin on the horse’s neck, a dehydrated horse’s skin will not spring back. Most likely they will not want to drink water once they

by sayo @ Excel Supplements

Sat Jul 11 22:34:10 PDT 2015

I simply love it when our customers cause me to do research in topics I have not had to deal with thankfully. Take a look at what Tish is noticing in her 25 year old rope horse after he has been on ExcelEQ. As I have not dealt with Uveitis or really knew very little… Read More

by greg @ Manitoba Co-operatorManitoba Co-operator

Mon Feb 12 10:52:09 PST 2018

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Equine Challenge™ Probiotic BLAST provides the same 7 strain viable probiotic package, PLUS the addition of 2 Pre-biotics, Fructoogliosaccharides (FOS) and Mannanoligosaccharides (MOS) , "oligo" meaning "little or scant" and "saccharide" meaning "sugar". These PRE-biotics are indigestible to the horse but rather support the hindgut or cecal well being by promoting "friendly" bacteria and having a negative impact on the "bad" bacteria. This mechanism helps to stabilize the intestinal micro-flora in the presence of digestive stress such as sudden dietary changes, grain overload, exposure to more lush forage or grasses. Other stresses include transportation, environmental changes, training, antibiotic therapy and such.

Equine Challenge Probiotic concentrated seven strains of viable Bacillus and bacteria in a milled flaxseed base makes an effective pro-biotic that can be easily incorporated into your supplementation program. The microbial sources are guaranteed to provide bacteria that are both viable and effective in promoting intestinal well being. We do not use probiotic extracts but rather give the viable microbials, which will colonize the gut, producing digestive enzymes, antibodies, synthisize a host of B Vitamins and cofactors. Researchers report that when animals are fed lactic acid bacteria, the activity level of the immune system increases and, therefore, are less susceptible to disease.

by Kathy Hartwig @ Equine Challenge Supplements

Wed Nov 08 09:21:51 PST 2017

Many horses will colic or find themselves in a Pre-colic situation in the Fall Transition, especially horses prone to “chronic colic.” Prevention…Colic can be caused by many different factors. During Fall and Winter, weather plays a major role. As the temperature swings can result in frozen or ice-covered water. This can result in horses drinking less water. At this time of year some horses are also shifting from a high moisture diet (grass) to a low moisture diet (dried hay). Make sure your horses have water available as sometimes the water may freeze during the night and not melt until late morning. Also alway keep a white salt block close by the water buckets to encourage water consumption. Paying attention now will help you prevent impaction colic from developing as a result of diet and weather changes and the lack of water intake. What to feed…Roughage! Your goal sthe closer a colic-prone horse’s diet is to 100-percent forage (hay, grass), the better. Try to stay away from commercial feeds. If you must feed a commercial feed try to find one that uses a fat-based energy sources over carbohydrates. Commercial feeds typically contain a great deal of byproduct waste. The processing of these food materials removes the vast majority of the food’s natural qualities such as their antioxidative qualities, the phenolic compounds, dietary fiber, the fats or oils, selenium, the phytoestrogens and more. Please read those feed labels…if you see that the first 6-7 items are byproduct waste product, that is what you are feeding your horse, per volume. Feeding schedule…Provide multiple small meals rather than one or two large meals. Horses stomachs empty every 3 hours. Stick to a regular schedule! Don’t feed directly on the dirt. Feed off of mats, tubs, hay feeders, etc… Make any diet changes gradually over seven. Whenever your horse travels, make sure at least some of his current hay and other feed go along with him to allow for a transition. Also while traveling feed additional probiotics! Exercise & Movement…If your horse is not getting daily exercise then being out in pasture or large turn outs with other horses is best horses. Watch your horse…Keep an eye on your colic prone horse during the fall transition or any time the weather changes. Also be watchful after worming, vaccinations, medications, traveling or during any times of stressful situations. These are all times to be adding additional probiotics to your horses diet. Following these guidelines will help reduce the risk of colic with any horse, but especially with horses known to be prone to colic. Kathy Hartwig

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Sat Nov 01 08:36:37 PDT 2014

November 2014 Newsletter. Common Hoof Problems…Signs, Symptoms and Treament. Fall is here and with it comes a few good things and sometimes a few things which are not so good. In this months Newsletter we are going to address some common hoof problems. With the wet months upon us, the likelihood of horse hoof problems is greater. Here are some common problems and what to look out for… Abscess Symptoms: Abscesses in the hoof are typically characterized by sudden-onset, severe lameness. In some cases, the horse may refuse to put any weight at all on the affected hoof. The horse will be sensitive in the area of the abscess and may have an increased digital pulse and swelling in the lower leg. If left untreated the abscess may erupt on its own through the sole of the hoof or at the coronary band. Causes: A hoof abscess is a pocket of infection in the laminae. It can start with a puncture wound caused by the horse stepping on a sharp object, or many other causes. The hole allows bacteria to enter the hoof, where it thrives in the warm, dark environment. While the bacteria eat away at the hoof tissue, the horse’s immune system attacks. The resulting pocket of bacteria, white blood cells, and dead hoof tissue puts pressure on the sensitive structures of the horse’s hoof, causing the pain response. Treatment: If the abscess is easily located and drained, the key is to keep the area clean to avoid reinfection. The hoof should be soaked in a solution of Epsom salts in warm water to help draw out any remaining infection or to draw out an abscess that is not easily located. The hoof should be kept bandaged until it has healed. An anti-inflammatory may be needed, to manage the horse’s pain and Equine Challenge™ Laminae 911 is highly recommended. The recovery period can be week to ten days, but this can vary widely depending on the severity of the abscess and the owner’s ability to prevent reinfection. Bruises Symptoms: A horse with a bruised hoof can show varying degrees of lameness. Some will only be off only on uneven or rocky surfaces while others may be consistently lame. A sole bruise may show up as a visible mark, but a horse will usually show lameness or sensitivity before the bruise actually appears. Causes: Bruises on the hoof and frog are very common. The most common cause is when the horse steps on a rock or hard, uneven ground. Crusty, icy snow can also lead to bruises. Regular work on arena footing that is too hard can also cause bruising, as can taking a horse that is primarily ridden on soft footing and working him on hard ground. Improper farrier work can also lead to bruising. Some horses have thinner soles or flatter feet than others. This can predispose a horse to bruises. Left untreated, a simple bruise can become an abscess as more blood pools in the affected area. Treatment: If your horse is showing signs of bruising, soak the affected hoof in ice water. This will prevent the rapid blood flow to the area that causes bruising. In more severe cases, you may need to treat with an anti-inflammatory and again, Equine Challenge™Laminae 911 is recommended. For thin soled horses I recommend Equine Challenge™Hoof Propel. You can reduce the risk of bruises by being diligent about picking your horse’s feet daily and before and after every ride to remove any rocks that may be stuck in his hoof. Keeping his feet clean and dry will also help, as wet soles may be more prone to bruising. Another option is hoof boots that cover the entire hoof when competing on long rides or over especially rough terrain. These boots can prevent bruises and other hoof injury while giving the horse some extra traction. Laminitis Symptoms: The coffin bone of the interior of a horse’s hoof is attached to the inner hoof wall with Velcro-like structures called laminae. When the sensitive inner laminae become inflamed, the horse is suffering from laminitis. If the inflammation is left untreated, the sensitive laminae are weakened, leading to potential separation of the coffin bone and the hoof wall, which can lead to rotation of the coffin bone known as founder. Laminitis causes varying degrees of pain. It can affect one or two or even all four feet. A laminitic horse may shift his weight back and forth or stand with both front feet stretched out (often referred to as the sawhorse stance) in an attempt to take weight off of his hooves. The affected hooves will be notably warm or hot and the digital pulse will usually be elevated. If made to walk, the horse may move in a hesitant manner. Causes: There are numerous causes for laminitis. A common scenario is one where the horse is let out into a lush, spring pasture and gorges himself on rich grass. The high-carbohydrate, easily digestible spring grass is broken down rapidly by the bacteria in the horse’s gut. 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Wed Dec 20 12:32:55 PST 2017

It is easy to overlook the contribution the sole makes to the soundness of the horse, because for the most part the sole is hidden from view. However, the sole is no idle passenger. It has remarkable, even herculean properties that allow it to act as the interface between the horse’s bony column and the […] Read more

by Kathy Hartwig @ Equine Challenge Supplements

Fri Jan 26 16:31:59 PST 2018

Due to customer request, and in an effort to keep Equine Challenge Supplements as natural as possible, I am very pleased to announce that all natural flavoring is now being offered in all of the Equine Challenge Supplements that contain both natural and artificial flavoring (many of the Equine Challenge Supplements only contain natural flavorings…that which comes naturally from the ingredients in the supplement). Artificial flavor is anything that is “man made.” Natural flavor or natural flavoring means the essential oil, oleoresin, essence or extractive, protein hydrolysate, distillate, or any product of roasting, heating or enzymolysis, which contains the flavoring constituents derived from a spice, fruit or fruit juice, vegetable or vegetable juice, edible yeast, herb, bark, bud, root, leaf or similar plant material or fermentation products thereof, whose significant function in food is flavoring rather than nutritional. The “molasses flavor” which is used in many of the Equine Challenge Supplements comes from a proprietary blend of vanilla notes, botanical extracts and some aroma chemicals (all chemicals are EU approved as they are naturally found in different extracts, plants, etc.). Aroma chemicals are derived from a form of botanical (plant material) extract. The most common are spices, nuts, herbs, fruits some flowers, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, lemon, nutmeg, orange, peppermint, spearmint, vanilla, violet and wintergreen. The first natural flavor in the line up being offered to our Equine Challenge Supplement customers is our natural “banana” flavor. In the very near future natural apple and natural cherry will be offered. Two processes can be used to obtain these flavors. It can be distilled from actual fruits or created by a yeast or bacterial process. As isoamylacetate is found in many fruits, it could be derived from any one fruit or many that contain that specific ester. We have tested the new flavors and as usual, horses are loving it and eating it straight from the hand! If you have any questions regarding the new flavor options, please let me know!

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by Kathy Hartwig @ Equine Challenge Supplements

Fri Jul 01 11:34:43 PDT 2016

July 2016 Newsletter. Vital Signs! Temperature, Pulse, Respiration, Gut Sounds, Capillary Refill Time & The Pinch Test. Summer is in full swing so in this months Newsletter we are going to continue talking about keeping a close eye on our Equine family by knowing what to look for in our horse’s Vital Signs! If your horse is having problems and you make a call to your Vet some of his/her first questions may involve your horse’s vital signs. It is a good thing to practice before an emergency presents itself so that you are calmly able to give the Vet the info they need and also to have a baseline of what is the “normal” for your horse. Temperature The normal range for a horse is 99.5 to 101.5. Stand on one side or the other of the horse’s hindquarters. Plastic digital thermometers register a temp pretty quickly. It is a good idea to tie a string to the end of the thermometer. If the temp is higher than 102.5 contact your Veterinarian. Pulse Normal Range 30-42 beats per minute. Chest wall if you own a stethoscope, position yourself on the left side of the horse, at the front shoulder, facing to the rear of the animal. Locate the elbow of the horse and place the diaphragm just behind the elbow on the chest wall. Press moderately and listing for a low dub-dub sound. When you can clearly hear the sound, count each dub-dub for 15 seconds, then multiply by 4 for the bpm. Maxillary Artery: Stand slightly to the side of the horse’s head and cup your hand with your first two fingers along the inside of the jawbone, just below the heavy muscles of the cheek. Feel along the inside of the jawbone until you consistently feel the pulse beat. Looking at your watch, count the beats for 15 seconds, then multiply by 4 to give you bpm. Digital Artery: Crouch facing the limb and locate the digital artery with the pads of your fingers. The pulse may be best found on the inside or outside branch of the digital artery. On this horse, the pulse was more easily felt on the outside branch. Place the pads of your fingers on the artery and the beats for 30 seconds, then double for bpm. Respiration Normal range 12 to 20 breaths per minute. To calculate a horse’s respiration rate, simply watch his chest. One inhalation-exhulation counts as one breath. ​Gut Sounds You can either use a stethoscope or just place your ear next to the horse’s side to listen to gut sounds. There are generally four locations in which to listen to gut sounds. They are located in the upper and lower flank area on each side of the horse. This is the ‘hind gut’, where digestion of food primarily takes place. Here’s what you’ll be listening to specifically in each of the quadrants: Upper left quadrant: small intestine Lower left quadrant: large intestine Upper right quadrant: large intestine and cecum (the cecum is a common site for impaction colic.) Lower right quadrant: large intestine The small intestine tends to be fairly quiet while the large intestine and cecum tend to be a source of more sounds. Types of Gut Sounds There are a variety of types of sounds you might hear when listening to the gut. Normal gut sounds will likely sound like a mixture of grumbles, roars, and even tinkling sounds. There is no specific rhythm, but you should hear a sound every few seconds or so. When dehydration occurs there will be a decrease in the frequency and intensity of gut sounds. Silence could indicate several things–gas, impending diarrhea, or impaction. Again, if you listen to all four quadrants and don’t hear anything, a call to your vet is advised! Faint tinkling sounds could indicate ulcers or possibly an infection, but this is something that a vet would need to diagnose. A constant rumbling likely indicates diarrhea. ​If the horse is showing other signs of distress such as not eating, lethargy, rolling, pawing, etc…. Call your Vet immediately, then check for gut sounds. Capillary Refill Time Normal: 2 seconds Press on your horse’s gums above his teeth and see how long it takes for the color to return. Longer capillary refill time may indicate circulatory problems. The color of the gums is important. Pink is healthy, red, pale or purplish gums may mean there is a problem. Pinch Test Pinch a fold of skin on your horse’s neck and release it. It should immediately ​drop back into place. If it remains “pinched”, that’s a sign of dehydration. Keep electrolytes on hand for emergencies!!! Thank you all for your continued support of Equine Challenge Supplements!! See you next month! Kathy Hartwig Mackie Hartwig, D.C. “You’re never wrong when you do the right thing”

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Wed Oct 22 03:42:20 PDT 2014

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by Kathy Hartwig @ Equine Challenge Supplements

Fri Nov 03 16:41:59 PDT 2017

November 2017 Newsletter. If your horse is struggling to keep weight on in the winter, add more WHOLE oats to the evening feeding. How much you ask? If you increase the whole oats and the horse is still losing weight, then it is evident you are not feeding enough. When your horse is maintaining his weight then you know you are feeding the right amount. Far too many horse owners turn to commercial Senior Feeds to keep weight on their horse. Commercial feeds typically contain a great deal of byproduct waste. This byproduct waste material is what remains of the original whole food which is processed for human consumption. For Example: wheat middlings or wheat millrun, rice bran, beet pulp, soy bean hulls, soy oil, soy meal, Distiller’s Dried Grain solutes, feed grade molasses, ground corn, Distiller’s fermentation solutes, ground cotton seed, almond hulls, … on and on. The processing of these food materials removes the vast majority of the food’s natural qualities such as their antioxidative qualities, the phenolic compounds, dietary fiber, the fats or oils, selenium, the phytoestrogens and more. These foods many times become “dead” foods, especially the foods which have been stabilized to prevent them from going rancid. These are also called hollow calories. This byproduct material is digested very quickly and the glucose is released very quickly into the bloodstream. Another way this phenomenon is described…the glucose index will spike. When this high glucose level is elevated the pancreas will produce more insulin. The horse who has been grazing for 4 million years for 18 hours a day in its environment, naturally produces insulin 24/7. Insulin triggersthe cell walls of the horse to freely accept glucose or sugar from the bloodstream. Please read those feed labels…if you see that the first 6-7 items are byproduct waste product, that is what you are feeding your horse, per volume. Those vitamins and minerals in a 50 pound bag of feed are not very much volume wise. The vast majority of that bag of processed feed by volume is byproduct waste, wheat middlings or wheat millrun, rice bran, beet pulp, soy meal, soy hulls, soy oil, Distiller’s Dried Grain solutes, feed grade molasses, Distiller’s fermentation solutes, almond hulls, ground corn, etc….. As winter begins to wane and your horse is putting on undesired weight it is time to decrease the feeding of additional whole oats to the level of desired weight. Yes, this may seem more time consuming, it isn’t. Just keep in mind the horse is in a constant state of metabolic flux. Knowing your horse is critical in responsibly managing the day to day stewardship of your horse or horses. As we recommend the feeding of whole oats to horses, remember that whole oats represent 35 – 45% more body heat production than an equal amount of corn. In the colder snaps of winter weather we recommend feeding the major portion of your whole oats in the evening feeding which will produce more body heat in the morning (1:00 am to 4:00 am) when it is most needed. If your horses are losing weight given the colder weather, increase your whole oats in the evening feeding. Also, the fiber level of oats is 10-12% and is therefore less likely to cause laminitis or digestive problems as compared to other grains. For those horses that need a little extra help you can follow the Weepago diet which consists of 8 packed cups of alfalfa fines and 3 cups of WHOLE oats. For those horse owners who struggle with those easy keepers and you struggle daily with keeping your horse’s weight down, winter is the season to get a jump start on those over weight horses. The horse will burn more calories in the winter due to the burning of calories to generate body heat to combat the colder weather. So, knowing this, one can use the colder weather to their metabolic advantage. If you feed your overweight horse less at the night feeding, the horse will need to go to their stored energy, otherwise known as fat, as the energy source to beat the coldness and remain warm, thereby losing weight. Thank you for choosing Equine Challenge Supplements. If you have any questions, always feel free to call 559-905-7528 Kathy Hartwig Mackie Hartwig, D.C. “You’re never wrong when you do the right thing”

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When supplements or products containing live micro-organisms are fed to horses the products are called probiotics, and Latin names like Lactobacillus, Acidophillus, Entercoccus, Bifidobacterium, and Saccaromyces will appear on the product’s ingredients label. While prebiotics have a similar intention to probiotics they do not contain the actual micro-organisms, rather substances which have been extracted from […] Read more

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by NOVA Probiotics @ NOVA Probiotics

Tue Mar 10 20:07:02 PDT 2015

How to Stay Healthy While Traveling Why travel if you’re not going to eat all the food? The world is sometimes literally your oyster, and one that your stomach isn’t familiar with how to digest. Other times, it can be a matter of someone using the local tap water to rinse your veggies. Whoever is...

by sayo @ Excel Supplements

Tue Aug 18 22:01:47 PDT 2015

For the past 15 years I have been raising and training performance prospects! We have a small training operation outside Waurika, Oklahoma! We train and show reined cow horses, and a few reining horses, and coach several non pros! Although we show in NRCHA, NRHA, and AQHA, the core of our business, is specialized… Read More

by sayo @ Excel Supplements

Thu Nov 05 20:42:30 PST 2015

Cal Middleton is an NRHA carded judge and horse trainer located in Kansas City, KS. Cal was a 2012 NRBC Level 1 Open Finalist as well as the 2009 Reserve World Champion in spb Open Reining at the APHA World Show in Ft Worth, TX. Cal has been top 5 in the world in Jr… Read More

There are a lot of products out there that are said to influence the health of the horse’s intestinal tract. Many (most?) are said to do so by somehow affecting the bacteria that normally live in the horse’s intestinal tract. The bacteria that normally live in the horse’s gut, of course, are very important for …

by Jini @ Listen To Your Horse

Sat Dec 02 08:24:00 PST 2017

What can you do to gain the precious trust of a previously abused horse – without using manipulation, pressure/release, or other forms of coercion? I recently received this question from one of our fellow Horse Listeners: “Hello. First thing IRead More

by NOVAnimal @ NOVAnimal Probiotics – USA

Wed May 21 17:55:18 PDT 2014

Probiotic supplements, for a fabulous feline! Medical studies show that most of your cat’s immune system develops and functions in the intestines. It is therefore important to keep your feline’s intestinal flora strong, as this will affect the rest of his health. A simple way of keeping your pet’s flora strong is through the use...

by Kathy Hartwig @ Equine Challenge Supplements

Fri Apr 01 12:17:08 PDT 2016

April 2016 Newsletter. Equine Insulin Resistance, Equine Hypothyroidism. I have been getting many calls from customers regarding their IR horses and wanting info regarding the Equine Challenge IR Protocol. And for the newer Equine Challenge customers who are reading this, we do have a specific protocol for IR horses or for horses that are overweight (easy keepers). It is possible to have an IR horse with the classic signs of Insulin Resistance, and it is also possible to have a horse that is overweight with all the classic signs of IR which are not Insulin Resistant. There seems to be a great deal of misinformation concerning Insulin Resistance and there are far too many assumptions made when looking at seemingly IR horses. If you have a horse that has been diagnosed with Insulin Resistance, or you have a horse that needs to lose a great deal of weight, please contact me and I will make available the Equine Challenge IR Protocol. Please visit the Equine Challenge IR webpage. The Equine Challenge IR Protocol is not published on the website. If you buy your Equine Challenge products directly from an Equine Challenge Dealer ask your dealer for the EC-IR Protocol. If you are going to use the Equine Challenge IR Protocol, please follow it to the letter! ​Many horses thought to be IR and/or Cushings may be HYPO-thyroid. Horse are more predisposed to HYPO thyroid and apparently HYPER thyroid is almost unheard of in horses. The thyroid gland is called the “MASTER” gland and it pretty much sets the tone for the body’s metabolism. Signs and Symptoms of HYPO-thyoid: Weight gain , Cresty necks Bulging eyes and bulging around the eyes (edema) Coat changes, typically longer, poor appetite Muzzle edema, Hoof problems Behavior changes for the negative Stilted movement, Skin sensitivity to touch or grooming Lower limb edema or swelling, Infertility, Cycling irregularities Anemia, deceased RBC counts Sweating irregularities/trouble regulating body temperature Thinning of the tail and mane As you can see, there are some differential diagnosing challenges to HYPO-thyroid, easy to see how many horses and horse owners can be thrown under the IR /Cushings Train. What can lead to HYPO thyroid? Liver dysfunction due to herbicides and pesticides which the horse may come into contact with, in pasture or feed. The use of dewormer indiscrimately, rather than testing for worms before using the dewormer. The use of Bute and steroids will cause decreased thyroid function. Soy is known to cause thyroid dysfunction. These are just a few causes for decreased thyroid function. There are more but who really knows why the thyroid gland becomes dysfunctional. Recognition of decreased thyroid function is critical in management of this dysfunction. As many will tell you when you have a horse which is not well, your whole family suffers a heaviness day in and day out. If your horse is suffering from either IR or Hypo Thyroid and is sore footed please visit the Equine Challenge Laminae 911 page for pain relief for your horse. I would like to take this time to thank you for choosing Equine Challenge™ Supplements. Thank you for your continued support, see you next month! Kathy Hartwig Mackie Hartwig “You’re never wrong when you do the right thing”